A great deal of work has gone into the difficult subject of braille mathematics.
Moreover it is not a subject which can be covered easily, since it does require a knowledge of mathematics as well as mathematical braille.
Additionally one needs to know how to use at least one of two software products - MathType and/or Scientific Notebook.
And as a final warning, never was the saying "Rubbish In - Rubbish Out!" more true.
You may, if you wish, prefer to input math directly into DBT. Click here for a basic guide.
If you are familiar with Microsoft Word for Windows, you may also know of "Equation Editor" which allows you to insert basic mathematical material into a Word file. We do not recommend use of this due to the fact that it has not been updated for quite a while.
MathType is a more advanced (but low cost) version of Equation Editor which enables you to enter equations into Word documents. The current version is 6.9b and we would advise this version is used with 12.1 (SR1).
Word files containing MathType equations may then be opened in DBT in the usual way, and translated into braille.
A 30 day fully working demonstration version is available for download from: http://www.dessci.com/en/products/MathType/trial.asp
This product creates its own files containing both text and mathematical material. It is possibly slightly more advanced, which in turn is reflected in the cost.
Scientific Notebook files will be recognized as such when you open them in DBT.
A 30 day demonstration version is also available from: http://www.mackichan.com/licensing.net/dnloadreq.aspx
DBT has a series of new features to facilitate getting math the way you want it. See Use of Math Improvements
Please note that the general use and support for these products is generally provided by the developer and not Duxbury Systems. Inc.
Issues relating to import and braille translation however can be addressed to Duxbury.